The redefinition of Australian telecommunications policy: An historical overview

Telecommunications Journal of Australia

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 51-62

  Joseph, Richard ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG   (Australia)

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EID: 7444261342     PISSN: 00402486     EISSN: None     Source Type: Trade Journal    
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